At the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and the law-enforcement agency having responsibility for investigating that crime, that agency shall promptly give in writing to the victim:

(1) An explanation of the victim’s rights under this chapter;

(2) Information concerning the availability of social service and other assistance to victims;

(3) A copy of the initial incident report;

(4) Notice of the availability of a victim service unit within the Department or, in the absence of a unit within that law-enforcement agency, the availability of the Statewide Victim Center;

(5) Notice of the Violent Crimes Compensation Program;

(6) Notice of availability of information concerning pretrial release; and

(7) Source of information at the investigating law-enforcement agency where the victim may check the status of any arrest.

69 Del. Laws, c. 167, § ?1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§ ?1, 4;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9410

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Crime: means an act or omission committed by a person, whether or not competent or an adult, which, if committed by a competent adult, is punishable by incarceration and which violates 1 or more of the following sections of this title:

    OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

    601. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9401

  • Victim: includes a parent, guardian or custodian of a victim who is unable to meaningfully understand or participate in the legal process due to physical, psychological or mental impairment. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9401